TOCKBRIDGE/HARDWICK – February 12, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded Green Communities designation grants totaling $1,087,505 to fund clean energy projects at two separate events in western Massachusetts. These municipalities became Green Communities in the ninth round of designations in December. «Cities and towns are essential participants as the Commonwealth progresses toward a clean, […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report for November 2015 today. The Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent meal and beverage […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue today released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report for November 2015. The Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent hotel tax on a month-to-month, year-over-year, and […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – For the 16th consecutive year, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is hosting the Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition. High school students who reside in the Second District are eligible to compete for a grand prize trip to Washington, DC, a college scholarship and the honor of having their work hang […]readmore
As top Democrat on THUD Appropriations Committee, Senator Reed led effort to secure funds to help 25 local housing authorities with upkeep and preservation of public housing WASHINGTON DC – In an effort to ensure families, seniors, and vulnerable citizens have access to safe, quality housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that twenty-five Rhode […]readmore
Washington, DC – Bipartisan legislation to help consumers assess how well health information technology (IT) systems perform has cleared the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Today, the Committee passed a health care information technology bill that includes key reforms from Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bill Cassidy’s (R-LA) Transparent Ratings on Usability […]readmore
Initial tests of new video system show promise in effort to assist policy-makers and regulators in making science-based decisions A new video system designed by UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) scientists to assess the population of cod has passed its first major test, giving the researchers confidence that they can use […]readmore
Cranston – The Cranston Police Department is announcing the launch of our new free smartphone application, “My Police Department” or “MyPD” for short. The MyPD app allows citizens to download an app for their Android or iPhone device and easily connect with the Cranston Police Department. The app has approximately 40 potential features and includes […]readmore
Providence – La ciudad de Providence informo que puso en operación el portal para dar difusión permanente sobre las casas abandonadas y ofrecer una herramienta tecnológica de cobertura amplia en constante actualización. El portal puede consultarse en la dirección http://www.providenceri.com/every-home-pvd-espanol El Alcalde Jorge O. Elorza creó el programa de EveryHome para revitalizar y llenar cada […]readmore
SAUGUS – February 4, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded Green Communities designation grants totaling $338,605 to Essex ($130,270) and Saugus ($208,335) to fund clean energy projects. These North Shore municipalities became Green Communities in the ninth round of designations in December. «Cities and towns across the state are progressing toward a clean, affordable […]readmore